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•• Knightstown Public Library is hosting an essay contest, “Tell Us Why You Love Your Library.” Three age-groups will compete for prizes. Age groups include kids 12 and under, teens 13-18, and adults 19 and up. In 500 words or less, contestants should tell how the Knightstown Public Library has been a help, what’s been learned there and how the library has made a difference in one’s life. Entries, which must contain the contestant’s name, age, address and phone number, may be returned to the library’s front desk. Library staff will judge the entries, and one winner in each age group will win a $20 Frosty Boy gift certificate. Winners will be announced Friday, March 6.

•• Charlottesville Boy Scout Troop 293 which includes Knightstown scouts, will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, 8 a.m.-noon. A freewill offering will be accepted. Scouts are raising to purchase a new, larger troop trailer that will enable Scouts to pack all their gear for outings. The breakfast will take place at the Lions Club building, 10165 E. 25 N., Charlottesville.

•• Greensboro United Methodist Church will host the Indiana Blood Center’s Bloodmobile on Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.-noon. Appointments may be scheduled by visiting www.donorpoint.org. Those who plan to donate should bring valid photo ID. For more information, call Roxie Dalton at 765-686-5207.

•• Knightstown Youth Sports, Inc., has introduced a new web page for information and online baseball and softball registration this year. Parents can now register their children online at www.knightstownyouthsportsinc.com. Those who register before March get a discounted rate. Schedules, team standings, announcements will be available there. For more information, contact knightstownyouthsportsinc@gmail.com Those who do not have access to online registration, only two days remain for manual registration at the elementary school. The final dates are Saturday Feb. 21, 3-5 p.m. and Wednesday, March 4, 7-8 p.m.

•• Local Knightstown artisan Jan McGuire will be doing a free, live demonstration of her glasswork at the Artistry Annex, located at the corner of South 15th and Broad streets in New Castle, on Sunday, March 12, from 6-8 p.m. McGuire will also have some of her work on display and available for purchase.

•• Central Indiana Girl Scouts are selling cookies now through March 15. Pre-orders have been taken and Scouts will making deliveries beginning Feb. 4. Cookies booths will also be in major areas starting Feb. 6. Each package of cookies is $4. Proceeds benefit local troop activities and camping events. two new cookies are being featured this year, including a gluten-free option. For more information, call Barb Mofield at 317-442-2620.

•• Psi Iota Xi, Gamma Eta Chapter, Knightstown is sponsoring a fundraiser with Schwan's Home Delivery Service. The sorority will receive a percentage on orders placed through March 1. To support this fundraiser, place an order online with Schwans.com. On the checkout page, indicate that a contribute to Fundraiser Campaign #18058, or PIX Knightstown. Call Schwan's at 1-888-schwans (1-888-724-9267) to place an order.

•• New Covenant Worship Center, 815 Western Rd., New Castle, will host the inaugural Reflected Light Art Exhibition this spring. An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 6-9 p.m. The event is free, open to the public and family-friendly. Featuring painting, ceramics, photography, mixed media, sculpture and more, the event also includes free refreshments. For more information, call Brian Russelburg at 317-652-3120 or e-mail silvervisage@gmail.com.

•• The Shirley Historical Society is raising money to restore a railroad caboose and purchase a motorized rail inspection car. The items will be placed near the Shirley railroad depot. Donations may be sent to Joan Cupp, P.O. Box 407, Shirley, IN 47384.